Your Guide to Getting Started (2024)

Congratulations on opening a new account at RBC Direct Investing. OurInvesting Academyis here to help you gain confidence through relevant, easy-to-understand literacy content. Consider this Getting Started guide as the first stop on your investing journey.

Once youaccess your account, the path to your first trade is totally up to you. But to help you get there, we'll highlight four ways that are popular among clients. Click on one or all of them to explore more.

Get to know the RBC Direct Investing site here:

I Want to Add Money to My Account

I'm Ready to Place a Trade

If your account has been funded, and you know what you want, it may be time toplace your first trade. If you're looking to start with stocks, we cover how toread a stock quote, how tobuy a stockand how to choosethe right order type. Also, find out about trading other securities, such asmutual funds,optionsandETFs. Go toI'm Ready to Place a Tradenow.

I Want to Practice Before I Get Started

Practice can help build confidence. That's why we created the practice account: a way to trade real investments with zero risk. It's a great starting place if you want to learn how to navigate the RBC Direct Investing site, hone your skills and test strategies. Learnhow it works. Go toI Want to Practice Before I Get Startednow.

I'm Looking for Ideas

Which investment is right for you? We show you how to find ideas (think: they're all around you). Plus, RBC Direct Investing makes it easy to explore investment ideas with Analyst Pick list, Stock Screenersand research reports. Start your search. Go toI'm Looking for Ideasnow.

I've Placed My First Trade – Now What?

Get order status notifications right to your inbox – we show you how. Also, what you'll find on your holdings page and everything you need to know aboutmanaging your order. Plus, learn what awatchlistcan do for you, and easy ways to start growing yourinvesting knowledge. Go toI've Placed My First Trade – Now What?now.

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